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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.38, 840.54 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.38, 840.54 and 170.36 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.38 : 840.54 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.38/840.54 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.38x = 840.54 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.38x = 143,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,194.39/560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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